Lucifer paused for a moment, using Uriel's hesitation to quickly read the note from Belial that had materialized on the bookshelf by his side. Smiling to himself, he tucked it away and followed in Uriel's wake. The fact that the newly-Fallen angel had chosen not to sit next to his brother did not escape him and no doubt Gabriel would be hurt by the gesture.

Looking to smooth figurative ruffled feathers and take advantage of Belial's work, he conjured up a tray of cupcakes* and hot tea and set it on a table between the two angels. "A peace-offering?" He offered, taking the single white-iced cupcake along with a cup of tea for himself.


* yes, those cupcakes